Just one night and between Newcastle and Prudhoe

Flight is at 7.55 and I’m already checked in

Rats, missed out

@dashed Bang on, I still think I need an accountant though, any on here?

@nickjb That’s why I think I might benefit from being VAT registered

@fossy I can be more specific, what specifics do you need?

UK based
Not VAT registered
Sole Trader
I will buy in Euro and will therefore pay VAT iiuc, will then sell in GBP. I’m led to believe that if I can’t claim the VAT back then what I sell will be expensive.
Only trading in the UK
I will be spending alot that will include VAT but will be selling very little that includes VAT.

No but that’s not the only reason to VAT register

@politecameraaction it’s the s/e thing I don’t know about

@trail_rat
Isn’t that a soup?

Offside isn’t changing anytime soon. Everybody knows the rules, everybody games it in the same way. Barcodes had their chances in similar circumstances but couldn’t make anything of it. United did though and we won a cup. Ha-pee days!

Thanks all

E13 Grappler is good as an allrounder, similar weight to the tyres mentioned.

O’Neal Junction Lite’s are comfy and lightweight

@a11y yes, but not wide

It’s horrid, breathing difficulties and all sorts here, 0nly solace is that once you’re on the way up you really notice it.

@nwgiles From around the bit valve

Now that is thing a of beauty.

Went out, it was great. Went on the half fat ebike and wore more.
Fresh and frosty and fingers soon warmed up.

Deffo MTB mate

Such pretty bikes

I went straight from Tech 3 to Tech 4 on my Trek and the difference is startling.
Went from struggling to stop to nice and bitey

E13 lever is excellent

@doomanic yes it does

Etc X5 here and no issues, cracking for the price

Ah, so it’s very much the amount, not the grease

This is mine

I really like it, very quiet, handles well, doesn’t feel like an ebike.

Another 9.5 that has been upgraded, Lyriks, E13 bars/stem/carbon wheels/tyres/cassette, ergon grips and saddle, just waiting for the Float X2 to get fitted.

Bookmarked

@toofarwest that may be too early for me but I can try, is the meet point obvious?

Thanks

I can be anywhere really.
Not motorised refers to my bicycle

Given that I’ve already considered that it is going to be heavier by about 4 kilos, less manoeuvrable, have a centre of gravity that is dominated by the battery and motor, all of which is going to be the case whether I have the Orbea or the Trek. What I really want to understand is what difference the below will make cumulatively, especially given that the Orbea has quite similar geo to my Following:
HA is slacker by 1 deg
SA is steeper 3 deg
Eff/Virtual TT is the same
BB height is higher by 10mm
Chainstay is longer by 10mm
Wheelbase is longer by 80mm
Reach is longer by 35mm
Stack is higher by 20mm

Weight and power delivery did not particularly affect handling when I rode a Rise M20. Figures on that are not too dis-similar to how I have my following set up though. Hence those issues are not my concern.

It’s a Trek Fuel EX……..gulp…e

No chance of a test ride.

I really like my Following V1 but everybody I know now has an SL ebike and I have to sell to buy, how times change.

@idlejon certainly this week, maybe not in future

@swdan
Agreed, would rather be watching the foo but am looking fwd to tmrw. Never got to see Queen so nice to see them 2 and hopefully there’ll be some TCV too.

@jam-bo Have you been to Prime much?
My son and I had a lesson there, they were a great bunch and my son progressed really well, me, I fell over alot. It’s been 30 years and I was no good in the first place.

I’ve pm’ed you

Thanks all

@AMBROSE It’ll be a night ride, about 7, I have no idea where Cwmheadr is?

@wildc4rd thx but it’s the black combo I’m after.

@bfw Thank you